Actor

Russell Johnson

November 10, 1924 · Ashley, Pennsylvania, USA

Russell David Johnson (November 10, 1924 – January 16, 2014) was an American actor, best known for his role as Professor Roy Hinkley in Gilligan's Island. Military career

After graduating from high school, Johnson enlisted in the United States Army Air Forces as an aviation cadet. On completing his training, he was commissioned a second lieutenant. He flew 44 combat missions in the Pacific Theater during World War II as a bombardier in B-25 twin-engined medium bombers.

Notable work

7.3
Three Days of the Condor (1975)
as Intelligence Officer at Briefing (uncredited)
7.7
ALF (1986)
as Roy Hinkley
8.5
The Twilight Zone (1959)
as Prof. Manion and as Pete Corrigan
7.7
MacGyver (1985)
as Oslow
7
Wonder Woman (1975)
as Colonel
6.8
Roseanne (1988)
cast

Often works with

Max von Sydow
2 titles together
Three Days of the Condor, The Greatest Story Ever Told
Addison Powell
2 titles together
Three Days of the Condor, MacArthur
John Anderson
2 titles together
The Twilight Zone, MacGyver
Richard H. Cutting
2 titles together
It Came from Outer Space, Attack of the Crab Monsters
Rex Reason
2 titles together
This Island Earth, Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie
Faith Domergue
2 titles together
This Island Earth, Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie

Full filmography · 117

E! True Hollywood Story
cast
19968.1
Monsters
as Jeffrey
19887
Roseanne
cast
19886.8
ALF
as Roy Hinkley
19867.7
MacGyver
as Oslow
19857.7
Newhart
cast
19827.2
Gilligan's Planet
as Roy "The Professor" Hinkley (voice)
1982
Fame
cast
19826.8
Dynasty
cast
19816.5
Bosom Buddies
cast
19806.3
Beyond Westworld
as Patrick
1980
Knots Landing
as Tim Murphy
19797